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Contest Update
What's Happening
3Y0K team nearing Bouvet Island
The much-anticipated activation of Bouvet Island, #10 on the ClubLog list of most-wanted DXCC entities, is almost here!
The February 23 update from the 3Y0K team reports they're nearing Bouvet and, weather allowing, may be moving equipment to shore later this week.
Updates: 3Y0K DXpedition website
Log submission closes for the 2026 BCQP
Thanks to all who participated in the 2026 running of the BC QSO Party February 7-8. The 14-day window for submitting your log has closed.
View the list of logs received
If you uploaded a log but don't see you callsign in the Logs Received list, contact Rebecca VA7BEC.
A comprehensive final report and results will be published in coming months. Until then, be sure to check out last year's BCQP reports:
2025 Report |2025 BC Results | 2025 W/VE/DX Results
View all BCQP Results and Contest Reports
In Memoriam: Les Corris, VA7RN
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Les Corris, VA7RN, on January 24, 2026, at age 89.
Les was a long-time member of the BC DX Club and founding member of the Orca DX and Contest Club. Trained as a telegrapher in the Royal Navy before emigrating to Canada in 1966, Les was a spectacular CW operator and avid contester. Active in major contests from his home station in Parksville, for a number of years Les was also a regular at Duane's VE7UF contest station in Comox.
Our condolences to Les's family and his many friends at home and around the world.
View Les's obituary online
Orca memberships due for 2026
Happy New Year! Orca DXCC membership fees for 2026 are due -- it's $24 for the year. Dues help the club assist important DXpeditions to rare entities, and offset the costs of hosting the annual BC QSO Party.
It's easy to pay using PayPal, Interac (in Canada), or mailing a cheque/check. See how to renew or join the club.
Renew now | Read the Membership page
Orca Report: November 2025
A quick Orca Report this month to mark the lunch on November 19 at the RiverHouse.
Read the Orca Report
DX to watch for newest 3Y0K, Bouvet Is. February 2026 CY0S, Sable Is. Mar. 19-31, 2026 This month's DX Calendar from DXNews.com DXCC Most Wanted List ClubLog to September 2025 Recent DX activations... KP5/NP3VI, Desecheo Is. Jan. 12-Feb. 12, 2026 FW7AA, Wallis Island Nov. 16-29, 2024 XT2MD, Burkina Faso Oct. 31-Nov. 11, 2024 N5J, Jarvis Is. Aug. 5-20, 2024
Contest Corner
NAQP RTTY Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2026 (rules).
ARRL International DX SSB Mar. 7-8, 2026 (rules).
Commonwealth (BERU) Contest Mar. 14-15, 2026 (rules).
BARTG HF RTTY Mar. 21-23, 2026 (rules).
Recent contest activity...
ARRL International DX CW Feb. 21-22, 2026 (rules).
CQ WPX RTTY Feb. 14-15, 2026 (rules).
BC QSO Party Feb. 7-8, 2026 (rules).
BARTG RTTY Sprint Jan. 24-25, 2026 (rules).
CQ 160M Jan. 23-25, 2026 (rules).
NAQP SSB Jan. 17-18, 2026 (rules).
ARRL January VHF Jan. 17-19, 2026 (rules).
NAQP CW Jan. 10-11, 2026 (rules).
ARRL RTTY Roundup Jan. 3-4, 2026 (rules).
Post your scores on the 3830 reflector.
